Update: 13:05hrs - 1500 - 2000 acres, 20-25% containment, no current structure threats
Update: 12:10hrs - 20% containment, Most smoke being generated is from islands of fuel burning inside the contaiment lines. Trying to feed the crews some lunch now... the day started early and it's going to be a long day.
Update: 11:40hrs - Currently structure protection is ongoing on the top of Kagal ridge with strike teams being augmented by Task force 1031 and 1032 and aircraft, Divisions Alpha and Charlie are a current concern also.
Update: 11:30hrs - The evacuation center for residents has been relocated to San Fernando High School, 11133 O'Melveny Ave.
Horses and pets are being cared for at Hansen Dam Recreation Center.
Two residences,and one garage, three sheds and three motor homes have been burned.
Update: 11:00hrs - Command must be getting a handle on the fire, Lots of local government strike teams and single resources engines being released by USFS/Cal Fire to get back home in anticipation of upcoming wind event. Air Op's being reorganized in anticipation of upcoming wind event tonight. HELCO requesting that the IC release as many LA City and County copters as possible in preparation for tonights wind event. The request was approved and Forest Service copters will remain on this incident.
Update: 10:30hrs - The fire was 10 percent contained as of 10:20 a.m Some children at a youth camp in Lopez Canyon are safely sheltering in place as firefighters work to put out the wildfire burning around them
Update: 09:00hrs - 750 acres 5% contained
Update: 07:00hrs - Marek (CA-LAC-08230997) This fire started at 0200 hrs this morning near the community of Lakeview Terrace, 0% contained, approximately 500+ acres. Fire is spotting ahead of itself, structures are threatened and evacuations of Kagel Canyon and Lopez Canyon are underway. Fire is being managed under Unified Command with LA City Fire department, LA County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service. Cause is under investigation. RED FLAG WARNING conditions have been issued for today.
LOS ANGELES — A wildfire has burned over 500 acres of forest and wild lands which have not burned in over ten years, threatening hundreds of homes and an animal sanctuary north of Los Angeles, authorities said.
The wildfire began about 2 a.m. in a rugged area about 20 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, fire officials said. About 400 firefighters were on the scene at Angeles National Forest, aided by aircraft, said Los Angeles County fire Inspector Sam Padilla.
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Evacuations: About 1,200 people were evacuated from 450 homes and prompting the evacuation of Kagel and Lopez canyons..
Animal Evacuations: Wildlife Waystation animal sanctuary and rehabilitation facility set on 160 acres is being evacuated, The nonprofit agency houses more than 400 animals, including lions, bears and deer. Officials were loading up the animals in case the fire switched direction. The blaze threatened a trailer park and horses at the Middle Ranch development, in the 11700 block of the road. Those horses have been relocated,
Closures: Sigalert issued - all northbound lanes on Osbourne St. are shut down @ Foothill Bl. - No traffic into canyon.
Fire behavior: Fire is spotting ahead of itself, Head of fire moving southeast toward city limits, moving toward Kagel Canyon, lots of structures, narrow roads, one way in/out. LACoFD stating 24 structures threatened. Fire moving towards LFD area. Fire has crossed Kagel Canyon with heavy spotting on both side of the road. Unconfirmed reports suggested the fire jumped the road near the Biedebach National Wildfire Training Center.
Location: 13356 N Little Tujunga Rd, Little Tujunga Canyon, The fire was south of the Wildlife Waystation, This fire is in the Angeles National Forest and NOT the 'Hansen Dam Wash.
Incident Command: Unified comand LAC/ANF/LAF, Type 1 Team (Opliger) assigned.
Resources: Angeles NF, L.A. Co., L.A. City, Massive resource orders for engines, aircraft, FMAG request in to Sacramento,Requesting 6 Strike Team (probable Type 1).
Weather: Santa Ana winds were blowing between 10 and 15 mph, Highs were expected to be in the 70s on Sunday, but bumping up into the 80s and low 90s on Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service
Cause: under investigation.
Information: Listen to AM 980 and AM 1070 for official information.
CHP CAD: 5:58AM 1039 TOM JOHNS TOW W/HD ETA 45-50 MINS
5:55AM PER 78-E48 // ROLL 1 1185 HD FOR SHERIFF BUS OSBORNE JNO GARRICK IN FRONT OF POLO CLUB
5:37AM PER FIRE 450 HOMES THREATENED BY THE FIRE // 78-S6 WILL NOTIFY ENTAC
4:54AM PER FIRE // ALLOWING HORSE EVACUATIONS AT KAGEL ONLY // CITY RESCUE VEHICLES ONLY // NO RESIDENTS AT THIS TIME
3:26AM PER 100C // RESIDENCES GETTING EVACUATED W/HORSES AND OTHER ANIMALS CAN GO TO PARK @ OSBORNE AT FOOTHILL
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